This conceptual analysis presents an argument that a new and broader definition of physical
activity is needed for educators, researchers, and policy makers. To build a case for change …

Physical inactivity commonly occurs throughout one's life, particularly during adolescence
and young adulthood. Multiple factors can negatively influence participation in physical …

Since the beginning of time people explored and developed new technologies to make their
activities of daily living less labour intense, more efficient and, consequently, more …

Imagine you planned to go for a walk this morning, but you got stuck to your chair. What are
the forces that could explain this failure to engage in physical activity? Is it a paucity of a …

Background Intention is theorized as the proximal determinant of behavior in many leading
theories and yet intention–behavior discordance is prevalent. Purpose To theme and …

Introduction A novel dual-process model based upon the affective-reflective theory which
distinguishes between affective attitude and instrumental attitude at an explicit and implicit …

Background There is mounting evidence that regular physical activity is an important
prerequisite for healthy cognitive aging. Consequently, the finding that almost one-third of …

Introduction A dual process model based upon the affect and health behavior framework
was used to explain sedentary behavior, where affective and instrumental components of …

Maintaining weight loss requires long-term behaviour change. Theory and evidence around
habitual behaviour–ie, action triggered by impulses that are automatically activated upon …

Suggestions that affective experiences may influence exercise motivation have commonly
appeared since the dawn of exercise psychology. However, a measure that captures the …